Instructional Assistant, Auto Technology

Los Angeles Community College District • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Monitors and maintains one or more automotive technology instructional shop areas and provides assistance to instructional staff by relieving them of administrative duties associated with the repair and billing of work performed by students. An Instructional Assistant, Automotive Technology, applies a knowledge of automotive body, fender and engine repair technology in assisting students and faculty with automotive repair and billing of work and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of one or more automotive technology shop areas. Instructional Assistants in other academic disciplines provide tutorial assistance to students in the fundamentals of their specialized fields and are responsible for the day-to-day operations of learning laboratories on the campus.

Requirements

• Basic principles of automotive repair
• Commonly used automotive tools and equipment
• Proper procedures and practices in the use of automotive tools and equipment
• Health and safety practices and precautions applicable to automotive shop areas
• Spray painting procedures
• Office practices and procedures
• Capabilities of computer systems, software and hardware common to instructional shop areas
• Recordkeeping procedures
• Use of basic mechanics tools and equipment
• Use of specialized automotive equipment such as electronic tune-up equipment; auto lifts and wheel alignment equipment; emission test equipment; and air conditioning servicing equipment
• Demonstrate proper instructional techniques and procedures for students
• Provide instructional assistance to students and instructional staff
• Keep detailed and precise records
• Secure and store supplies
• Work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse pool of instructional staff, students, and the public
• Give clear and concise instructions
• Effectively utilize computer hardware and software applications
• Learn a variety of AQMD rules and regulations related to the use, storage, and disposal of oils, grease, and other chemicals used in automotive repair shops
• Learn general and specialized software applications
• An associate degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university with a major in automotive mechanics or a related field.
• Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND two years of full-time, paid experience in the automotive repair field preferably as a mechanic or service writer.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and oversees the use of one or more automotive technology instructional shop areas by students, faculty, and staff.
• Instructs students individually in the proper and safe use and operation of a variety of equipment and tools.
• Explains to students established instructional shop policies.
• Assists instructional staff by participating in the design and development of instructional materials and study aids.
• Prepares demonstration exercises as requested by instructors on such subjects as wheel alignment; proper methods for jacking vehicles; paint spraying procedures; or setting up DVDs for lectures.
• Assists students in the use of automotive technology computer software and equipment used as part of the instructional program.
• Assists instructional staff by providing observations of the problems encountered and progress being made by students using a laboratory as part of the educational program.
• Effectively utilizes the capabilities and functions of standard computer software applications and automotive technology software in the performance of duties.
• Issues and receives supplies, materials, and equipment for student use in laboratory and classroom assignments; keeps records and effects the return of supplies and equipment checked out to students.
• Assists in the operation of the departments stock room by preparing job tickets, making up parts orders, locating parts, and reviewing inventory of supplies.
• Assists instructors in the Automotive Technology Department in the preparation of repair orders on automotive equipment brought in for repairs.
• Maintains regular contact with customers regarding repair work and pricing.
• Reviews repair orders to insure that parts are stocked or initiates action to locate and requisition needed parts from outside vendors.
• Monitors Air Quality Management Division (AQMD) requirements related to the control and disposal of toxic waste from the Automotive Technology Department.
• Insures working condition of equipment relating to safety and operations and initiates action for repair, as needed.
• Maintains scale of charges for repair services and records of work performed and fees collected.
• May assist with work related to department business such as document creation and editing, timekeeping, answering telephone inquiries, and posting updated information on Web pages, as needed.
• May assign, review the work of, and provide training to assigned lower-level staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents.
• A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
• New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
• 19 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.
• Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
• Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System.
• Employees are also covered by Social Security.
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree